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The best East Australia tour packages
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Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest - 9 Day Boutique Tour
4 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Very good overview of what Queensland can offer, spectacular views.”
Yves, traveled in July 2024
A grand East Coast adventure combines Whitsundays cruise, reef snorkeling, and rainforest immersion. Features boutique accommodations and domestic flights at approx. $420 per day, rated 4.5/5 overall.
Duration 9 days Destinations Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Whitsunday Islands, Mission Beach, Atherton, Cairns, Great Barrier Reef, Kuranda, Port Douglas, Mossman GorgeSee all destinations Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Via Travel Australia From $3,662
40% Off- US$2,198You save $1,465
UltimateOz - Gap Year | ULTIMATE
193 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Amazing experience, everything ran smoothly, and I couldn't recommend it any more than - DO IT!”
Daniel, traveled in March 2024
An eight-day East Coast getaway blends city life and beach adventures. Includes accommodation, activities, and setup services for around $830. Highly rated 4.7/5 from 190+ reviews.
Duration 8 days Destinations Sydney, Newcastle, Bondi Age Range up to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Ultimate Travel From
40% Off- US$800
Sydney to Cairns - 14 Day Boutique Tour
2 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“This tour was one of the most epic trips I've ever done. The dive and snorkeling day trip was one of the most awe-inspiring experiences of my life.”
Jimmy, traveled in March 2024
Australia's eastern wonders unfold with perfect 5.0-rated itineraries at approx. $360 per day. Sydney through Byron Bay to Cairns route combines wildlife encounters, Indigenous culture, and natural spectacles like K'gari and Great Barrier Reef.
Duration 14 days Destinations Sydney, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Port Macquarie, Byron Bay, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Brisbane, Airlie BeachSee all destinations Age Range up to 90 year olds Operated in English Operator Via Travel Australia From $5,213
40% Off- US$3,128You save $2,085
East Coast Explorer: 5 Week | ULTIMATE
106 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“These 6 weeks that I spent with my wonderful travel group were some of the best things I have ever experienced.”
A 36-day East Coast odyssey covers 14 iconic destinations. Features Byron surfing, Fraser Island 4x4ing, Whitsundays sailing, and Great Barrier Reef snorkeling. Approx. $90 per day including accommodation and activities.
Duration 36 days Destinations Sydney, Byron Bay, Surfers Paradise, Brisbane, Noosa, Rainbow Beach, Fraser Island, Whitsunday Islands, Airlie Beach, Magnetic IslandSee all destinations Age Range 18 to 35 year olds Operated in English Operator Ultimate Travel From
40% Off- US$3,139
Sydney to Cairns Adventure (17 destinations)
5 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Thoroughly enjoyed the trip.”
Michaela, traveled in March 2023
The eastern shores stretch from Sydney Harbor to the Great Barrier Reef. Your adventure includes K'gari 4WD tours, Whitsundays sailing, rainforest walks, and wildlife encounters. Stay in comfortable hotels and resorts while covering 2,600km with included Brisbane-Proserpine flight.
Duration 14 days Destinations Sydney, Hunter Valley, Newcastle, Forster, Port Macquarie, Dorrigo National Park, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Noosa, Fraser IslandSee all destinations Age Range 15 to 99 year olds Operated in English Operator Intrepid Travel From
40% Off- US$4,885
What people love about East Australia Tours
- Brisbane to Daintree Rainforest - 9 Day Boutique Tour
I throughly enjoyed my tour from Brisbane to Cairns. The group was mixed ages and all were great company. The tour took in all the best bits of the journey north with the whitsunday islands being my favourite, there’s plenty of free time and Justin our guide was great fun. Definitely recommend and will be looking for another tour down under soon.
- UltimateOz - Gap Year | ULTIMATE
Did my Ultimate OZ week back in Jan 2015 and loved it! Was a great way to start my move to Australia and my travels. Tour guides were awesome and so fun, kept the group happy and well looked after. Everyone in the office was great, they seemed to know the answer to every question any one had - so helpful! Sorted out all my stuff for me so was hassle free when I got to Oz. The tour itself was great! My favourite parts of the week were definitely the boat cruise and Basecamp! Josie is so cute! The Ultimate party was also so fun! All in all the whole week was fantastic, the tour was excellent and so much fun, such a great way to start in Australia, and loved having all my banking, sim card etc all set up for me ready, such a great idea. Everyone was awesome and so helpful and I know I can count on them if I ever have any questions or need any help during my whole stay in Australia. Definitely feel part of the Ultimate family now :) Would definitely recommend, 10/10 :)
- UltimateOz - Gap Year | ULTIMATE
Ultimate Oz is an awesome way to meet new people and have the best introductory week to kick off your Australian adventures. You will meet the most beautiful, awesome, like-minded people who will become friends for life, who you will want to travel with in the future. One of my favorite parts of the week is the Harbor boat Cruise, its one of the first times you are with getting to know people in your group really well, and you are just chilling on a boat with a BBQ, beers, good company, good music and you get the chance to jump off the boat and swim in the Harbour! Its awesome how can you be unhappy on a boat?! THEN you go to BASECAMP which is great!! You get out of the busy city and into nature, you relax and get to know your group even better and have the most fun EVER! From sand boarding to surfing and body boarding, to beach parties to nature walks, from BBQ to soo much pizza, it has something for everyone and guaranteed you will have the best time! The infamous Kangaroo selfies can be taken, Koalas can be spotted in the trees, there is even a reptile show where turtles and other exciting reptiles can be seen and held! Would recommend this week to anyone especially solo travels as its a great transition to travelling life! Thanks Ultimate Oz I love you!
Top operators in East Australia
- 4.5 (974 reviews)
"The best experience of my life. This was my first tour I had ever done and it certainly will not be my last with the ultimate company. I had Sam P as my tour leader, he made the whole experience so easy and I felt relaxed the whole time. Not only did he excel at the expectations of his job but he also became a friend during this time. He looked after all of us from the moment we met until when we said our goodbyes. He made this tour group into a family and created memories for all of us that I’m sure we will carry with us forever. Of course there were some incidents, that were no fault of Sam’s including delayed grey hounds. One in particular causing people who were participating in the scenic flight Overall, the tour was a success in every
- Tours
- 9 tours
- Age range
- 18 to 35 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 28h
- Response rate
- 95%
- Average price
- $181
- 5.0 (35 reviews)
"Amazing tour – I really enjoyed it! The itinerary was great, and the hotels were nice. Eoin was an incredible guide and went above and beyond to ensure every group member had a memorable experience!
- Tours
- 6 tours
- Age range
- 18 to 90 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 16h
- Response rate
- 95%
- Average price
- $558
- 4.5 (11,922 reviews)
"I wish I could recommend Intrepid, but we just returned from an Intrepid trip that was a hellacious travel experience. Our tour was from Sydney to Cairns (mind you, Intrepid is an Australian company). They put us with a guide who clearly didn't know the route and got us lost multiple times per day, both when he was driving to locations (he couldn't read Google Maps, seriously) and when we were out looking for hiking trails. He had no facts about the area and went off on tangents about his failed restaurants instead of teaching us about the history and agriculture. He was totally uncomfortable driving the van, and would park far away from locations in random open lots and make us drag our stuff for blocks because he didn't know how to park closer. There was one night when we were staying in a suburb, so he he drove us into town for dinner because it was too far to walk from our accommodation; he then drank alcohol with his dinner before driving us back, which made many of us uncomfortable. I and a number of other travelers emailed and called Intrepid incessantly throughout the tour to see if they could switch the guide to no response. We booked with Intrepid because we wanted an experienced guide and the ease of having logistics handled; because of our horrific guide, we had an infinitely worse travel experience than we would have had if we had traveled alone. Save your money and your stress and book with anyone else.
- Tours
- 22 tours
- Age range
- 5 to 99 years old
- Adventure type
- Explorer
- Response time
- 7h
- Response rate
- 88%
- Average price
- $409
East Australia tours for every type of group
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Group
191 tours in East AustraliaExplore a wide diversity of group tours through East Australia. We have 191 adventures that vary from 3 days to 91 days. With the greatest number of departures in November, this is also the most popular time of the year.Small Group
25 tours in East AustraliaVisit East Australia with fewer travelers, ensuring more immersive activities
- Itineraries between 3 days and 15 days
- Starting from $113 per day
Personalized
46 tours in East AustraliaCompletely define your ideal trip to East Australia with our dedicated tour operators. Choose from over 46 different tours to start your personalization.Private
29 tours in East AustraliaEnjoy the exclusivity of our Private East Australia tours, tailored to your own group, preferences and pace with over 29 itineraries to choose from.
Top East Australia travel itineraries to fit your plans
TourRadar recommends visiting:
Sydney, Blue Mountains, Cairns, Daintree National Park, Great Barrier Reef, Melbourne, Great Ocean Road, Apollo Bay
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Discover unforgettable adventures designed for all ages! Whether you're young or young at heart, our adventures offer excitement and wonder for everyone.
- Solo Travelers129 tours All tours for Solo Travelers
- Couples73 tours All tours for Couples
- Young Adults (18 - 39)36 tours All tours for Young Adults
- Seniors (50+)68 tours All tours for Seniors
Best time to visit East Australia
- Spring 2025
- March 2025 popular 122 tours
- April 2025 115 tours
- May 2025 114 tours
- Summer 2025
- June 2025 popular 113 tours
- July 2025 106 tours
- August 2025 111 tours
- Fall / Autumn 2025
- September 2025 120 tours
- October 2025 121 tours
- November 2025 popular 122 tours
- Winter 2025 / 2026
- January 2025 90 tours
- February 2025 popular 109 tours
- December 2025 97 tours
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